A function satisfies the differential equation with initial condition . What is ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A.
- Step 1: General solution of exponential growth: .
- Step 2: Evaluate at : .
Answer
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Why not the others: multiplies the base by 2 rather than keeping it in the exponent; forgets the growth rate constant ; and assumes simple linear multiplication.
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